Lisbon BeachesOn the Atlantic Ocean

Lisbon Beaches on the Atlantic Ocean, are easily accessible from
the Capital of Portugal. They stretch along four different coastlines that
range from sandy family beaches to calm coves to rough surfing beaches.

Not all tourists are aware of the proximity of these beaches to
the town center of Lisbon. So, on your next business or leisure trip to this marvelous
city, take advantage of these gorgeous beaches and enjoy life to its maximum.

Estoril Cascais Coastline west of Lisbon

Estoril-Cascais Coastline

This area to the west of Lisbon, offers great beaches popular with
visitors and locals, that can be very crowded during peak season. They are
connected from Lisbon by an inexpensive train service. The largest beach of the
region is Praia de Carcavelos, but don’t miss the ancient fishing port of
Cascais, which is by itself a great tourist destination. Also the São Pedro do
Estoril beach is typical of the Cascais coastline.

Praia de São Pedro do
Estoril

The Praia de São Pedro do Estoril is one of the best beach in the
Lisbon area, conveniently located near the train station. It is a wide sandy
beach with enough waves for surfing and body boarding. This is the perfect
beach for a day-trip out of Lisbon.

Only 24 km from the city, this is a small beach, easy to get by
train. It becomes very busy during summer months. It is common to see families
and friends enjoying a break from the very hot summer in Portugal. Stop in
Parede, another small beach on the way there.

Lisbon Beaches

The unspoiled beaches of Serra de Sintra Coastline

Serra de Sintra Coastline

This is an area of unspoiled beaches facing the Atlantic Ocean,
which are ideal for surfing. The appearance of the beaches is rough and have no
development for tourism. The whole area is protected by Serra de Sintra
national Park. The most popular beaches in the region are Praia de Guincho and Praia
das Maçãs

Guincho Beach

Located on the side of Sintra National Park, this is an ideal
beach for water sports of all kind. Especially surfing is very popular here due
to the high winds of this beach. While here don’t miss the town of Sintra a world
renowned fairytale like destination in Portugal.

In English called Apple beach, is one of the most popular beaches
within a short distance of Lisbon. One reason for the popularity of this beach
is the tram line which connects Praia das Maçãs to Sintra during the Summer
months.

The waves can be powerful here. But there is also a huge outdoor
swimming pool equipped with slides, diving boards and a kid's pool right on the
beach.

It stretches from the southern part of the Setubal Peninsula with
picturesque beaches surrounded by forested hills and feature turquoise blue
waters on a calm sea.

This area is known to have the most beautiful beaches of Portugal,
but are the farthest from Lisbon and getting there is imperative to have your
own transportation.

Portinho da Arrábida

This beach has Algarve like clear waters, but is close to the
capital on the Serra da Arrábida National Park. This means that it is
recommended to do some hiking in the park and then hear for the beach for full
relaxation

This is a continuous 15 km stretch of golden sand beaches along
the western part of the Setubal Peninsula.

It is great for surfing and swimming in the pristine beaches. The northern
part of the peninsula is the most developed for tourism. From the popular town
of Costa da Caparica, there are regular buses to Lisbon.

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